Grant program authorized
section 1058 of this titleSubject to the availability of appropriations to carry out this subpart, the Secretary shall make grants to eligible partnerships (as described in subsection (f)) to support the engagement of underrepresented minority youth and youth who are low-income individuals (as such term is defined in ) in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through outreach and hands-on, experiential-based learning projects that encourage students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are underrepresented minority youth or low-income individuals to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Minimum grant amount
A grant awarded to a partnership under this subpart shall be for an amount that is not less than $500,000.
Duration
A grant awarded under this subpart shall be for a period of five years.
Non-Federal matching share required
A partnership receiving a grant under this subpart shall provide, from non-Federal sources, in cash or in-kind, an amount equal to 50 percent of the costs of the project supported by such grant.
Distribution of grants
In awarding grants under this subpart, the Secretary shall ensure that, to the maximum extent practicable, the projects funded under this subpart are located in diverse geographic regions of the United States.
Eligible partnerships
section 1067g of this titleNotwithstanding the general eligibility provision in , eligibility to receive grants under this subpart is limited to partnerships described in paragraph (5) of such section.
Pub. L. 89–329, title III, § 355Pub. L. 110–315, title III, § 315(a)(2)122 Stat. 3182 Pub. L. 111–39, title III, § 301(6)123 Stat. 1937 (, as added , , ; amended , , .)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
section 355 of Pub. L. 89–329section 1069a of this titlePub. L. 102–325A prior was classified to , prior to repeal by .
Amendments
Pub. L. 111–39section 1058 of this title2009—Subsec. (a). substituted “” for “section 302”.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2009 Amendment
Pub. L. 111–39Pub. L. 110–315section 3 of Pub. L. 111–39section 1001 of this titleAmendment by effective as if enacted on the date of enactment of (), see , set out as a note under .